What division is Principia?

Principia competes at the NCAA Division III level in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC).

What GPA do you need for Principia?

The average GPA at Principia is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Principia?

Principia has an enrollment of approximately 339 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Principia?

Principia has an acceptance rate of 44%.

How do I get recruited to play at Principia?

To get recruited at Principia, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Principia's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Principia

Elsah, ILD-IIISt. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC)

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division III

Division

339

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

44%

Acceptance

74%

Graduation

83%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Principia is a NCAA Division III program in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), located in Elsah, IL. We map basketball and track & field at Principia, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for basketball and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

74%

Acceptance

44%

Student:Faculty

6:1

Retention

83%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Variable

Coaching Staff45 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Principia Athletics

Principia is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Elsah, IL, competing in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). With an enrollment of 339 students, Principia offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for basketball and track & field at Principia, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Principia is 3.4. The school maintains a 74% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-III programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Principia.